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Beowulf Terms

Vocabulary and Characters

QuestionAnswer
admonishes expresses disapproval or warning
asunder torn into parts
boon favor, gift
embarked began (as in a voyage), went aboard a ship
illustrious famous, memorable
lair resting place for a wild animal
manifest to become known, seen, or understood
recompense to return in kind or repay
scoff mock, make fun of
sojourned stopped over, rested
stifle keep back, surpress
succor relief, aid, help, or rescue
unscathed unharmed
winsome charming, appealing
Aeschere King Hrothgar's trusted advisor, killed by Grendel's mother
Brecca Beowulf's childhood friend who beats him in a swimming contest
Ecgtheow Beowulf's father and Hygelac's brother-in-law
Hrothgar King of the Danes whose kingdom is terrorized by Grendel
Hrunting The name of the sword Unferth lends to Beowulf to fight Grendel's mother
Hygelac King of the Geats and Beowulf's uncle
Naegling Beowulf's sword that he uses against the drabon, but it fails him
Unferth Danish warrior who is unwilling or unable to fight Grendel. He challenges Beowulfs strength
Wealtheow Hrothgar's wife, Queen of the Danes
Wiglaf Beowulf's young cousin who helps him fight the dragon
Created by: MrsHoneycutt
 

 



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